{"id":443,"date":"2023-10-23T10:30:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T09:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/?p=443"},"modified":"2023-10-26T08:50:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T07:50:32","slug":"no-spark-no-worries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/2023\/10\/23\/no-spark-no-worries\/","title":{"rendered":"No spark? No worries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psychology student Rosie shares her tips on how to make friends outside of your flat and what to do if you don't hit it off straight away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re starting Uni for the first time or moving into a new flat for the year, it\u2019s easy to feel intimidated by the prospect of living with brand-new people. Chances are, you\u2019ve heard the myth that if you don\u2019t get on with your housemates, your Uni experience will be ruined. Luckily, that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. In fact, only a lucky few actually end up getting on with their entire house. While it may be disappointing to not feel a spark with your housemates, it\u2019s completely normal and you can still do plenty of things<\/span>\u00a0to make the most of your year.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Stay amicable\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not the best of friends, it\u2019s still a good idea to try and stay<\/span> on good terms<\/span> with your housemates. Do your best to respect any rules or boundaries they have within the house, and maybe even smile and say hi whenever you see them. Not only will it make living together a more pleasant experience, but who knows: maybe one day you will feel that spark. Sometimes friendships take time to form and the housemate you barely talked to all of first semester might end up being your favourite person to cook with by the end of the year.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Contact Student Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s good to remain amicable with your housemates, sometimes that\u2019s just not possible. If your housemates are constantly violating your boundaries, or if your living environment is affecting you negatively, contact the<\/span> SU Advice & Support Centre<\/span><\/a> or book an appointment with the Student Support Advice Service,<\/a>\u00a0<\/span> t<\/span>hey\u2019ll be able to support you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Join a society\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not getting on with your flatmates doesn\u2019t in any way mean you won\u2019t find your people at uni. If you find yourself thinking, \u201cI have no common ground with my housemates, I wish I could meet some people more like me\u201d, you\u2019re in luck! The university has over a hundred different student groups that you can join. Whether it\u2019s a sports team, <\/span>c<\/span>ultural society, arts group,<\/span> volunteering project,<\/span> or that one niche interest you\u2019ve always had, you\u2019re sure to find something that appeals to you. And more importantly, you\u2019re sure to find people who like the same thing that you do. To check out the available student groups, visit the <\/span>SU website<\/span><\/a> or come to the society fair at the start of each semester.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Attend a social networking group\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alternatively, the Uni also runs a weekly social networking group for anyone looking to make some new friends. It\u2019s a completely safe space where you can meet new people and do something fun together, be it an arts and crafts session, quiz night, or trip to the bowling alley. There\u2019s also absolutely no obligation to commit regularly, simply come anytime you feel like hanging out. Find out more information about Social Networking Group<\/a>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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